2026-2027 Journeyman Plumber - Full Time (8.0 hpd.) - 261 days per year - Facilities Maintenance Department

Springfield Sd 19•Springfield, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform complex maintenance and repair work on plumbing for all District owned properties. They must be able to utilize specialized skills to ensure the upkeep and safety of District property for students, staff, and community members. They must also provide training and lead direction to less-experienced maintenance workers.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Oregon Journeyman Plumber license
CPR/First Aid card
Blood borne pathogen training
Oregon Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Oregon Commercial Driver’s License
Waste Water System Operator T/I-D.E.Q.
Backflow Assembly Tester
Boiler Operator II
Well Operator License

Responsibilities

Oversees maintenance of plumbing systems including, but not limited to: boilers, heating systems, sinks, toilets, sewers, and water supplies.
Performs journey-level work including installation, inspection, diagnosis, repair, and upgrades.
Inspects, examines, or tests installed systems or pipe lines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods.
Installs underground storm, sanitary, or water piping systems, extending piping as needed to connect fixtures and plumbing.
Maintains and repairs pumps and tanks, pressure vessels, and water distribution from wells.
Maintains and repairs piping and equipment for propane, gas, diesel, and natural gas lines.
Assembles pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, or welding equipment.
Locates and marks the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, or fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers or levels.
Cuts, threads, or hammers pipes to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders, or pipe benders.
Fills pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observes pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
Installs pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers, or water heaters, of fixtures such as sinks or toilets, using hand or power tools.
Modifies, cleans, or maintains pipe systems, units, fittings, or related machines or equipment, using hand or power tools.
Maintains or repairs plumbing by replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, or opening clogged drains.
Repairs or removes and replaces system components.
Installs green plumbing equipment, such as faucet flow restrictors, dual-flush or pressure-assisted flush toilets, or tankless hot water heaters.
Installs fixtures, appliances or equipment designed to reduce water or energy consumption.
Serves as department Subject Matter Expert on plumbing.
Leads work and provides training to other maintenance workers on topics including, but not limited to: best practices and techniques in plumbing; relevant departmental and district policies and procedures; relevant local, state, and federal regulations, etc.
Reviews blueprints, building codes, or specifications to determine work details or procedures.
Plans pipe system layout, installation, or repair, according to specifications.
Lays out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, or related equipment, according to blueprints.
Submits requests for supplies, equipment, and personnel for maintenance projects.
Prepares and reviews estimates of labor, time, and costs of proposed projects.
Prepares and reviews work and inventory records and reports as directed.
Keeps records of work assignments and ensures accurate accounting for tools and equipment used at work site.
Considers and suggests ideas for continuous improvement and problem-solving.
Participates and engages in various meetings and trainings.
Communicates professionally, proactively, and promptly, including all relevant parties.
Seeks to understand the full picture when responding to requests and offers education and explanations in a way that those who are less familiar with plumbing understand.
Assists in cleaning up job site at the end of the workday.
Keeps walk ways, parking areas, and entrances clean and clear of debris.
Other duties as assigned.
All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.
This role may serve as a mentor, guide, and trainer to less-experienced maintenance staff, but does not formally supervise anyone.